MPX5076621: A Theatre Group left Heathrow Airport for New York for a three-month tour of the U.S.A., appearing in a show called "Fun and Demes", which consists of a group of 42 people. (left to right) Pamela Orr, Lorraine Ibbetson, Zoe Dewdney, Donna Lindy, Nina Kitching, Diane Stow, and Leslie Anderson. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076633: If only I were younger! Mrs. Florence House of Battersea could not resist the temptation of sitting on the throne which the Miss World contestant (winner) will sit in tomorrow night at the Royal Albert Hall. Flo in one of the several women cleaners who go in daily to the Royal Albert Hall. Mrs. Florence House sitting on the Miss World throne complete with bucket (crown) and mop, with her two runners-up, (left) Mrs. Jean Cave from Battersea, and (right) Mrs. Trudi Lockwood from Barnes. Also pictured at the back is Mrs. Marty Hamilton from Notting Hill. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076658: 6 year old Robbie Bishop has been learning karate for 5 months, and is grade 8th kyu. He is instructed by Brian Davis, grade 2nd kyu, under the direction of Mr. Tatsou Suzuki, grade 7th Dan (apparently the best in world), who examined Robbie two weeks ago for his 8th kyu grade. It is expected that Robbie will be at 7th kyu in two months time. 6 year old Robbie Bishop demonstrating Karate at the club. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076235: Food Restaurants Unusual: Undressing for dinner sounds a bit bold even for the permissive sixties - but a recently opened London Restaurant the "Cumin Seed" in Kensington High St wants its guests to do just that. The restaurant is a Vast Embroidered Tent hand made in Cairo and assembled here, panel by panel, and specialises in middle eastern food. Film Star Michael Crawford and his wife Gabrielle in the restaurant today for a meal - all dress up in the eastern costumes provided. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076245: Photographer David Bailey today held a party in a Kings Road chelsea club to launch his book of photographs called" goodbye baby and Amen" many of the subjects in his book attended the party. Left to right - Christube, David Bailey, Penelope Tree, (David's girl friend) and Marianne Faithfull. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076334: Clothing: Vest of both worlds. Vest dresses are the newest summer evening look. With clingy rib-knit bodices, they combine the sexiness of tee-shirts with the elegance of long dresses. The multi-striped dress in this picture has a black knit bodice and costs £7.95, sizes 10-14. Also available with a navy bodice and toning multi-stripe. Shoes by Ravel. The dress on the right has a white rib knit bodice and a red flower print skirt on a white ground. It costs £12.95, sizes 10-14. Also available in blue, green or black all with a white background. Shoes by Sacha. Both the cling-and-swing dresses are by Earlybird. His shirt is by South Sea Bubble. August 1973 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076342: Children. Toys: The British Toy Manufacturers Association held a pre-Christmas display of new British Toys at the Waldorf Hotel, W.C.2. Up to the minute toy for young space travellers is this space-suit and Apollo Playhouse made by D.Dekker. 7year old Stephen Taylor of Chertsey tried the new space gear but appeared to have a little problem with parking his rocket in the street outside the hotel. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076345: Children. Toys: The British Toy Manufacturers Association held a pre-Christmas display of new British Toys at the Waldorf Hotel, W.C.2. Up to the minute toy for young space travellers is this space-suit and Apollo Playhouse made by D.Dekker. 7year old Stephen Taylor of Chertsey tried the new space gear but appeared to have a little problem with parking his rocket in the street outside the hotel. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076369: Entertainment. Theatre: Flying High that exactly what Hayley Mills will be doing shortly - across the stage the New Victoria Theatre, where she opens on the 19th of December as the 39th 'Peter Pan', Today at the Garrick Theatre Hayley met her co stars Louise Rush (20) who plays 'Wendy' and Bill Travers who plays her villainous enemy 'Captain Hook'. Bill Travers helps Hayley Mills (left) and Louise Rush to travel with their feet off the ground. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075683: World War II Home Front. Youth group run their own cottage. A picturesque century old cottage at Hammersmith has been taken over by the Cadby Hall Youth Group. Girls under 18 starting work continue to receive approved education, in their employers time, without loss of pay. In the cottage, housecraft, decorating, dressmaking, cookery, etc, is done by the girls, and at a creche nearby they get to know how to manage babies. Guest days at the cottage make them capable hostesses. L.c. c. teachers are helping in this interesting social and educational experiment. It is still in the formulative stage, but already shows good results, by extending the young peoples range of interests and encouraging them to become useful and responsible citizens. May 1945 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075687: 6 year old Robbie Bishop has been learning karate for 5 months, and is grade 8th kyu. He is instructed by Brian Davis, grade 2nd kyu, under the direction of Mr. Tatsou Suzuki, grade 7th Dan (apparently the best in world), who examined Robbie two weeks ago for his 8th kyu grade. It is expected that Robbie will be at 7th kyu in two months time. 6 year old Robbie Bishop demonstrating karate with his instructor, Brian Davis (32), and watched by his dad, Bill Bishop (52) at the club. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075702: Entertainment. Film. Actress Vanessa Redgrave left Heathrow Airport to fly to Madrid to be with her son's father Franco Nero. She was carrying her baby Carlo in what looked like a large raffia shopping basket. Vanessa Redgrave wearing all-leather clothes, with her baby Carlo in the large basket at Heathrow. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075760: 55 year old Commander Ian Forbes detective from Scotland Yard, was appointed today to one of Britain's top police jobs - National Co-ordinator of the 600-strong network of nine regional crime squads. Commander Forbes takes over his new post on 1st January, replacing Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Bliss. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images